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SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies announces the completion of the design engineering and construction phase of a state-of-the-art Vector Production Unit (VPU) for the commercial manufacturing of its advanced targeted genetic medicines. In accordance with an FDA Critical Path initiative, which encourages innovation and the implementation of new technological advances in quality control, the Epeius VPU is poised to launch the large-scale production of targeted genetic medicine into the 21st century.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that VT Virtual Technology has chosen the SecuGen Hamster Plus fingerprint reader to authenticate users of the AthenaCentral Enterprise Edition software. The SecuGen Hamster Plus features SecuGen's own fingerprint sensor technology, which is well known for its scratch resistance, ability to match dry and moist fingers, and affordable pricing.

PALO ALTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SmartStops announced today the launch of its much anticipated Reentry Service. Designed as a companion service to the SmartStop Risk Alerts, the addition of the Reentry Service makes it easier than ever for investors of all levels to easily identify and sidestep periods of abnormal risk.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professional horse trainer and creator Donna Cheek, announced today the launching of EquinePro a marketing system designed specifically for the equine industry. The fully automated online newsletter service allows horse industry professionals to take advantage of the proven strategy of relationship and viral marketing with a 'hands off' approach.

SAN PEDRO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Theater troupe Midnight Insanity and The World Mind Network are organizing a benefit comedy show for victims of the Haiti earthquake. Standing up for Haiti will take place at the historic Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro, California on March 14 at 6 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Haiti Fund of Doctors Without Borders.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There are so many consumer choices on the market. That's why Dana Clothing is making it easier for people to make socially-responsible decisions about what they buy. For each t-shirt a consumer buys, one t-shirt will be donated to a child in need. It's a win-win situation.

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Has today's economy made you put off your dreams of a new home? The new book, 'Prosperity Plans' (ISBN: 978-1450559645), just published by architect Donald J. Berg, might get you dreaming again. Berg's new book proposes that today's architects, builders and prospective homeowners can all learn from a series of fascinating 'Growing House' designs created in 1934.

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security's Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC) is pleased to announce their popular Certified Steganography Examiner (CSE) course is now available online. This two-day advanced digital forensics course raises awareness of the threat from use of digital steganography to conceal evidence of criminal activity or use by insiders to steal sensitive information.

PHOENIX, Ariz. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sofon and Business & Decision today announce that they have signed a partnership for the marketing, sales and implementation of Sofon Guided Selling by Business & Decision in the North American market. Business & Decision, an international Consulting and Systems Integration company with over 2,700 employees worldwide, has added Sofon Guided Selling to its portfolio.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Annual training is mandatory for employees who generate, manage, or dispose of a RCRA hazardous waste. Training must be job-specific and cover waste management procedures such as waste classification, proper container and tank storage, manifesting, emergency response, and disposal. Failure to comply with the RCRA hazardous waste rules can result in penalties up to $37,500 per day/per violation. Effective training is the best line of defense to assure regulatory compliance.

OAKLAND, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In today's flailing economy, if business owners wish to survive, they must find ways to set their services and products apart from the rest. That's just what Citizen Canine - an innovative dog daycare facility and hotel - has done. Citizen Canine has not only survived, it has thrived and continues to grow by improving its quality of care and services. In fact, this high-end dog hotel recently applied for and was awarded the highest level of dog care and customer service in the field.

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security is pleased to announce the latest version of their Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is now available. SAFDB is the world's largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications. The database is widely used by US and international law enforcement agencies; the intelligence community; and private sector computer forensic examiners.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whether it's text donations, celebrity telethons, or gifts of food and clothing, Americans' generous giving and support to relief efforts in Haiti has been front and center in the headlines. To make the most of your earthquake relief donations and take advantage of the special tax breaks freshly enacted by Congress, consider these tips provided by the American Institute of Certified Tax Coaches, Inc.

BOONTON, N.J., Jan. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After years of steady growth, the $34 billion private line services market is entering a period of declining revenue, says a market analysis study from Insight Research. Private lines are point-to-point circuits leased by enterprises from telecommunications carriers in order to link enterprise sites to each other and to the Internet. Private lines are also used by cellular carriers to link their towers to land line networks.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iMC Motorcom announces the release of the world's first iPhone compatible motorcycle headset: the HS-500. The HS-500 allows motorcycle riders to utilize the phone and music functions of their Apple iPhone and other 3.5mm (standard stereo headset jack) equipped cell phones, including the Palm Pre and Blackberry Storm.

NEW ORLEANS, La. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PJ's Coffee of New Orleans has partnered with the New Orleans Saints to produce a custom blend of co-branded coffee: Saints Black and Gold Blend. 'This bold, dynamic coffee was developed to represent the amazing Saints football team that New Orleanians love so much,' commented Scott Ballard, CEO for PJ's Coffee. 'We hope fans enjoy Saints Black and Gold Blend too.'

VANCOUVER, B.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ePly Services Inc. (@ePly), an online event registration software company based in North Vancouver, B.C. is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the Vancouver based cycling team and club Glotman Simpson. ePly has been eager to break into the race registration category and feels that sponsoring Glotman Simpson Cycling is a great opportunity to show their support for the community of cycling.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An innovative new industry Website from 562 Media, Inc., TheLeadPages.com, is aiming to help media buyers, marketing directors and companies looking to purchase online and offline media on a performance basis. The Lead Pages offers a simple, intuitive industry directory where media buyers and marketing managers can easily search for companies offering pay per call, pay per lead, affiliate marketing and technology services all in one centralized location.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- William Greene, Chairman of the conservative online political action committee RightMarch.com PAC, announced today that Independent candidate Joseph Kennedy is taking enough votes from Martha Coakley to ensure her loss in the upcoming special election for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Actor, stuntman and filmmaker Zak Lee Guarnaccia with LightRow Pictures has launched - before hitting the market in March 2010 - the pre-order Special Limited Edition Collector's DVD of his controversial feature film in the action / thriller / horror genre titled RULES. The film is inspired by a true story, based on a night life style in the biggest cities of the world.

BOONTON, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Despite the unsteady state of the global financial markets, the worldwide telecommunications industry is expected to continue expanding over the next five years as growth of wireless services in emerging markets offsets the spending slowdown in the advanced economies, says a new market analysis report from The Insight Research Corporation. According to the new industry market study, overall telecommunications services revenues are expected to grow at a compounded rate of nearly 13.8 percent.

CAMARILLO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to customer requests, AMT Datasouth Corporation is pleased to introduce its newest Fastmark Series thermal barcode and label printer, the M1. The Fastmark M1 sets a new standard for the convenient and practical barcode printing of small labels and wristbands and is ideal for hospitals and pharmacies. The M1 features an attractively styled small 10.2 x 4.3 inch footprint, allowing it to fit comfortably in small workstations, desks or countertops, or even to be wall mounted.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hardly a week goes by without some sort of unethical behavior making national headlines. Whether it is a media hoax about a boy in a balloon or a Ponzi scheme of the highest caliber, unethical behavior has - sadly - become expected?? Dr. Robert Hoyk, is a Clinical Psychologist and primary author of 'THE ETHICAL EXECUTIVE: Becoming Aware of the Root Causes of Unethical Behavior: 45 Psychological Traps that Every One of Us Falls Prey To' (Stanford University Press; ISBN: 978-0804759656).

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ENow, Inc., a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner specializing in high-end Exchange consulting and the development of software to simplify Exchange system management, announced today that its award-winning monitoring and reporting solution Mailscape was selected as the winner in the Exchange Server Administration category of the MSExchange.org Readers' Choice survey for the second year running.

COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Shuyokan Dojo in Costa Mesa, California is pleased to announce a new course offering: In Control - Practical Verbal Self-Defense. Participants will learn innovative strategies for verbal conflicts in a few short weeks through training in martial arts principles, character analysis, confrontation styles and role-playing for more effective conflict management. The course is being offered through Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation for 10 weeks, starting January, 2010.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Interactive Health Partner, developed by PCE Health and Fitness, recently expanded exercise logging and fitness tracking capabilities by integrating with Garmin (NASDAQ GS: GRMN) running and fitness devices. Now users can quickly upload workout data from Garmin Forerunner devices into their personal online health and fitness account. It's as easy as plugging in their Garmin fitness device and clicking a button to upload results to their exercise log.

CAMARILLO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AMT Datasouth Corporation is pleased to introduce its new Accel 7350 serial-dot-matrix (SDM) printer. The Accel 7350 features the latest technology in motors, drivers and electronics. The Accel 7350 is the successor to the very successful Accel 6300 series printer. The Accel 7350 sets a new standard for best-in-class heavy-duty SDM printers.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The new compact LifeSpan TR200 folding treadmill, made by PCE Health and Fitness, was highly praised by treadmill review groups in recent reviews of the best treadmills for 2010. The compact TR200 folding treadmill received awards for Best New Treadmill, Recommended Unique Design, and Best Treadmill under $1000.

SAN MARINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation, an emerging leader in the field of targeted genetic medicine, gained international validation of the cutting-edge science behind its lead oncology product, Rexin-G, when scientists around the world rediscovered the Cyclin G1 gene to be a major locus of cancer pathogenesis and disease progression, and thus a prime target for anti-cancer therapies.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Lessee Advocate, LLC, announced today that it has launched the first publication dedicated to helping corporate equipment lessees improve their financial performance and leasing operations. The first issue of The Lessee Advocate includes an in-depth video interview with Ingemar Lanevi, Treasurer of NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP), and a detailed article about 'How To Fix Poor End-of-term Performance.' There is no fee for subscribing to the monthly newsletter.

BOONTON, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Analysis of most recent FCC data (Jan. 2008) reveals that about 45 million of the more than 117 million US households have no Internet service and when 'no Internet' households are added to those households using dial-up to reach the Internet, the number of non-broadband households approaches 58 million, according to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation. These 58 million non-broadband households represent 49 percent of the households in the US.

WARRINGTON, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Last year Special Equestrians was one of 10 nonprofits chosen from nearly 600 applicants to receive part of $25,000 in PR service grants. 'We've always taken corporate social responsibility very seriously, and it gives all of us here a warm and fuzzy feeling to do what little we can to give something back to worthwhile causes,' said Neotrope CEO and co-founder, Christopher Simmons.

LYNN, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NevaSlip, a trusted and established anti-slip floor treatment company, recently introduced its clear non-slip acrylic coating with crystal clear polycarbonate aggregate to its professional floor treatment line. Paired with the company's microscopic etching surface process, NevaSlip can now make all types of floors slip-resistant without changing their appearance.

HENGELO, The Netherlands (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Computer users assume that the popular anti-virus programs will protect them against malware (viruses, spyware, trojans, etc.). But research by SurfRight shows this is not correct. Over 100,000 computers were scanned using their award-winning product, Hitman Pro 3, and almost 32 percent of the users that have an up-to-date anti-virus program installed were still infected with malware.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, the world's leading optical fingerprint device vendor, is pleased to announce that its Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 Release 2 device drivers for SecuGen USB fingerprint readers, the Hamster IV, Hamster Plus, OptiMouse Plus and Keyboard Plus, have passed the Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) testing. The WHQL certified drivers can be downloaded at no charge from SecuGen's Web site.

HEALDSBURG, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New Website and social hub Nourish Network empowers people to maintain a healthy body, a comfortable weight and an eco-clean conscience while getting more pleasure from food, and the company is kicking off the launch with a chance for members to win a trip to California's Sonoma County, where founder Lia Huber hails from. On January 1, 2010, a member will be drawn at random to win a three day trip for two to Wine Country, Calif.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lion Technology Inc., a nationally renowned regulatory compliance training firm, will present several two-day Hazardous Waste in California workshops during the month of January. These courses are designed for industry professionals that must assure compliance with California's hazardous waste regulations. Workshops will be held in Los Angeles on January 11-12; Santa Barbara on January 14-15; Fresno on January 18-19; and San Francisco on January 21-22.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Taycor Financial is a leading provider of equipment leasing and financing and has launched a nationwide drive to encourage small businesses to take advantage of the tax benefits available to them through Section 179. This IRS tax code is a provision specifically designed to bolster business investment in depreciable commercial properties and equipment.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Passware Inc., a provider of password recovery, decryption, and evidence discovery software for computer forensics, has created the first commercially available software to break Microsoft BitLocker hard drive encryption. The new version of its flagship product - Passware Kit Forensic 9.5 - now recovers encryption keys for hard drives protected with BitLocker. BitLocker is an advanced, full-disk protection feature available in Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Starlight Children's Foundation - which for 25 years has helped seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities - has named 10-year-old actress Bailee Madison spokesperson of its StarPower program. StarPower is an initiative that encourages youth to give back to other youngsters with the conviction that you're never too young to give back to your community.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Engate Technology Corporation, leaders in next generation reputation network profiling technology and proactive botnet, phish, virus and email security solutions, today announced integration of Engate's security software suite with IBM Lotus Foundations Start line of software appliances for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB).

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Backbone Security is pleased to announce sponsorship of the 2010 EuroForensics Conference in Istanbul, Turkey, March 26-28, 2010. As a Silver Sponsor, Backbone will be offering their two-day Certified Steganography Examiner (CSE) course on March 24-25.

VINELAND, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To hear the claims that wooden pallet producers have clear cut, raped and pillaged their way through America's old growth virgin forests, stripping them of trees, leaving them bald and naked. Sounds like a horror movie. Scary, but fictitious. According to Michael Smith, C.O.O. of PALNET, a nationwide supplier of wooden pallets, It's time to set the record straight because exactly the opposite is true.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New compact LifeSpan Elliptical Trainers, made by PCE Health and Fitness, were highly rated in annual fitness equipment reviews of best treadmills and elliptical trainers for 2010. The LifeSpan EL3000i elliptical trainer received a Best New Elliptical award from Treadmill Doctor. 'LifeSpan's EL3000i elliptical is a good value for the money,' says Treadmill Doctor.

ORANGE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ENow, Inc., innovative leaders in the development of software and authors of the award-winning Mailscape V4.4, announced today the formal launch of Mailscape V4.5. Mailscape is a complete systems management tool that combines all the key elements for Exchange monitoring, reporting and administration into a single, affordable solution.

PASADENA HILLS, Mo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A California entrepreneur has put up a Web portal called 'Buy My Mom's House' (BuyMyMomsHouse.com) to help sell his mom's house in Pasadena Hills (St. Louis) Missouri, which has been on the market for a year and, while sitting idle for open houses, has been eating through mom's savings.

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, December 4, from 4 - 6 p.m., come meet and greet this true skiing legend. Billy's honors include 1970 World Champion, First American male to win an Olympic Medal in Alpine skiing, only person in history to win both the World Pro Championships and FIS World Championship in the same year, Olympic Silver Medalist and a member of the Skiing Hall of Fame; plus, Steve Kaufman, 'the former assistant to Andy Warhol.'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- From the very first page, to the final departing scene, 'The Unbearable Sadness of Zilch' (ISBN: 9781440158261) by Konrad Ventana is a riveting narrative that shines a detective's flashlight into the darkest of reaches of the human mind. Only this time it is not the usual hard-boiled Private Detective who is called upon to find some hidden Truth, it is the philosophical practitioner or 'Perspicuous Eye' who is called upon to find the lost Beauty.

ASPEN, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, November 28, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., come meet and greet Julia, sponsored by La Croix Water, during her only U.S. races prior to defending her Olympic Gold Medal, and Steve Kaufman, 'the former assistant to Andy Warhol.' Don't miss this exciting opportunity to see Kaufman's colorful paintings of Julia, Bode Miller, Billy Kidd, Marilyn and many more American Icons come alive on canvas.

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, December 5 from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m., come meet and greet Bode during his only U.S. races prior to the 2010 Olympics and Steve Kaufman, 'the former assistant to Andy Warhol.' Don't miss this exciting opportunity to see Kaufman's colorful paintings of Bode, Julia Mancuso, Billy Kidd, Marilyn and many more American Icons come alive on canvas.